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Huichol man, a peytote pilgrim, holding a decorated violin
Huichol man, a peytote pilgrim, holding a decorated violin
Object Number 40-88-20/76388.1.28
Display Title Huichol man, a peytote pilgrim, holding a decorated violin
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: Huichol / Mexico: State of Jalisco / Tuxpan District / THe Peyote designs on violin indicate that he has made 43-day pilgrimage. The quiver is of cow-hide adorned with 9 squirrel tails / All photos copyright by Edwin Forgan Myers
Keywords
  • Ethnographic
  • People
  • Weaponry and Warfare
  • Music and Sound Communication
Subject
  • Arrow
  • Bow
  • violin
  • Man
Department Photographic
Date 1938
Artist Edwin F. Myers
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Materials Print, black and white adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 5.72 cm (2 1/4 in.)

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